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Every time I discuss healthcare on this blog, I am truly surprised by the comments. I am surprised how agitated many Americans get with the thought of universal healthcare, and I am chagrined by the number of Canadians who want to complain about the care that they get. My theory is that any American who is against universal healthcare has healthcare provided by her employer or another source. Regarding Canadians, I am convinced that they have no concept of what healthcare would cost them and what it feels like to not be able to afford to pay for health insurance.

On the other hand, I think many of you would be surprised to learn that my politics are somewhat conservative. I am actually on the right side of the aisle on most issues. That frankly is the point. In other countries, universal healthcare is not exclusive to either liberal or conservative politics. Here in the U.S., I feel that it should be no different, the fight shouldn't be about whether every American deserves to have access to healthcare, it should focus on how to pay for it - that is what political candidates should be puffing their cheeks out about.

The baby boomers will prevail. The same people that came of age in the free love of the '60s are the ones who will finally force the decision in America regarding healthcare. It is a significant part of aging; people become concerned about their access to preventative medicine and care. My concern is that the Republican candidates are totally lost if they don't belly up to the bar in the next election and play their cards in favor of making healthcare available to all Americans. This will be a greater domestic issue than immigration.

I look forward to your comments and our continued discussion; however, insults will not be tolerated nor comments that turn into ranting.

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